Luke 14:25-35
Let’s continue to remember to pray for Jim and Marty – Debbie and Julie also!
“Notice what you notice.” So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. (v. 33) So, what does it mean to “renounce all that we have”? I can mostly understand the hyperbole of “hating” the members of one’s family – since I understand the “hate” relative to one’s love for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And I can understand “counting the cost” of being a disciple, even though those costs at the outset may be largely unknown. But “renouncing all that I have”…?? Here’s how The Message interprets verse 33: Simply put, if you’re not willing to take what is dearest to you, whether plans or people, and kiss it good-bye, you can’t be my disciple. I don’t think I’ve ever been tested to any length that is even close to the challenges that Jesus sets forth. Your thoughts…??
Slava Bohu!